June 23, 2010
McChrystal Should Not Go
The Rolling Stone magazine was iconic a couple of decades ago. It was a great place to read about cultural trends, about pot, about rock and roll, and every once in while, it had an interesting political story. Rolling Stone...
June 22, 2010
We Don’t Need No Stinking Budget
The President’s top budget guy announced today that he’s leaving. That should come as no surprise. After all, Congressional Democrats announced that they weren’t going to do a budget this year anyway. Who needs a budget? Our country is doing...
June 21, 2010
The Lame Duck Channel The Raven
Once upon a midterm dreary, while Nancy pondered, weak and weary, Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten bills While she nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, As of some one not gently rapping, rapping at...
June 18, 2010
Toy Soldiers
When I was growing up, I was obsessed with toy soldiers. I had armies of little Army guys and little German soldiers, who I would array in various little battles. Unlike a howitzer, a well-shot rubber band would often serve...
June 17, 2010
Disclose Act
In full disclosure, I think the Disclose Act is a complete joke, and it’s getting funnier. What is the Disclose Act? According to The Hill, the Disclose Act is “the Democratic response to a January Supreme Court ruling that overturns...